RACINE – The Racine Zoo is hosting Spring Break Camp and Summer Camp programs in 2023. Campers have a chance to enjoy a fun-filled week at the Zoo packed full of activities such as crafts, games, snacks, tours around the Zoo, and interactive animal encounters. Each day of camp, whether during spring break or summer, […]
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10 things to check off your Racine County winter bucket list
To make the most of Wisconsin’s winters in Racine County, embrace the events and activities happening in Racine County. Snow, ice and cold temperatures are inevitable. Luckily, for Racine County residents or those visiting the area, there are plenty of ways to get outside. These activities are weather permitting, but when the time is right, […]
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Holiday Lights: 13 stops to make in Racine and Kenosha Counties
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — This time of year you can bask in the fun of the holiday season by visiting holiday lights on display near you. Across Southeastern Wisconsin, lights are twinkling, dazzling, and even dancing to Christmas carols. Whether you choose to see a show from the comfort of your car, or perhaps you […]
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Volunteers put up Kiwanis Holiday Lights display
RACINE — Dozens of community volunteers, including local Kiwanis clubs and members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), worked for several hours Saturday to put up the annual Kiwanis Holiday Lights display. Following the completion of a few finishing touches, the lights will be flipped on for viewing later this month along the […]
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2022 Halloween Guide: Trick/Trunk-or-Treat schedule, activities, events
Halloween is less than a week away. There is still time to soak in various activities and events happening in Southeastern Wisconsin this spooky season. This guide is your one-stop shop for Halloween. Check out what’s happening locally and how you can get in on the fun. Trick-or-Treating in Racine County Community engagement Halloween attractions […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Jacobs family Halloween lights, St. Cat’s female football MVP, Forever Vos Farms
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Oct. 6. Racine County Eye web editor Loren Lamoreaux discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Steve Chamraz and Susan Kim, on the newscast. This week’s segment kicked off with the Jacobs family Halloween lights. For a decade now, the Jacobs family has […]
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Racine Roundup on TMJ4: Create Cafe, Quilts on Barn Tour, and Bella’s connection with Azizi
The Racine Roundup aired on TMJ4 during the 4 O’Clock news on Thursday, Sept. 29. Racine County Eye staff writer Emma Widmar discussed various stories with TMJ4 anchors, Susan Kim and Ryan Jenkins, on the newscast. This week’s segment kicked off chatting about Business Spotlight Create Cafe. The business specializes in making macarons and custom […]
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Azizi the lion makes special connection with 16-year-old visitor with Autism at the Racine Zoo
A picture is worth a thousand words and a photo of Racine’s Zoo resident, Azizi, and regular visitor, Bella Trevino, leaves the community speechless. The lion resident has a connection, like no other, with Trevino, who has Autism. Their human-animal bond was captured on camera by local photographer, Sarah Greening, of Sarah Greening Photography. Bella, […]
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Jacobs family Halloween lights 2022 to benefit Racine Zoo, display opens soon
MOUNT PLEASANT — The Jacobs family is giving back this Halloween. They are providing a free holiday light show for the community at their home in Mount Pleasant while accepting donations to benefit the Racine Zoo. On weeknights and weekends in October, you can expect to see a spooky-yet-luminous light show at the Jacobs family’s […]
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It’s twins! Again! Newborn emperor tamarins welcomed at the Racine Zoo
RACINE – The Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St., announces the arrival of another pair of emperor tamarins. The twin babies were born on June 21, nearly six months after their older siblings, Gabriella and Gianna were born on Dec. 22, 2021. While this is a new record for the shortest interbirth interval at the […]
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Celebrate Pride with Stevie and Stan: Racine Zoo’s African Penguin mates; Pride sale through June 12
The Racine Zoo is celebrating Pride month by highlighting two of its residents, Stevie and Stan. According to the South African National Biodiversity Institute, African penguins are monogamous, partnering with the same mate for many years. That’s the case for Stevie and Stan. They’ve chosen each other, and for years they have almost never left […]
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10 Events in Racine County you won’t want to miss in May
It’s that time of the year for festivals, fairs, and fun events. Bring on good food, tasty drinks, and time with family and friends. Racine County has several fun events happening this May as a way to kick off the summer season. Here are 10 of them. 1. Burlington Jamboree Racine County has The Burlington […]
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Music at the Zoo: 2022 Concert Series Lineup at the Racine Zoo
The Racine Zoo has officially announced its 2022 Music at the Zoo Concert Series Lineup. The concert series will take place on June 17 and 18, 2022. It will feature Chicago Tribute Anthology, Grimm Brothers, and Substitute: Tales From The Who. This weekend at the Racine Zoo will feature entertaining acts along the scenic Lake […]
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Animal Crackers Junior concert series 2022 announced by Racine Zoo
The Racine Zoo, 2131 N. Main St., will be hosting their 2nd annual Animal Crackers Junior concert series this summer. The concert series will take place just north of downtown Racine at the zoo’s amphitheater, overlooking the beautiful lakefront. Tickets are $10 per person, for each concert, in advance, and are $15 at the gate. […]
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Racine Zoo Spring Fundraiser Runs Through Friday; Donations Matched up to $5K
RACINE – The Racine Zoo is hosting their spring fundraiser, All In For The Animals, through Friday, April 8. Through the generosity of Educators Credit Union, each donated dollar up to $5,000 will be matched. This means each donation will have twice the impact to help Racine Zoo continue making a difference in the community. […]